Michelle Snow is a huge fan of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars in films and TV, as well as the Disney parks. She's also an award-winning writer who has written several guidebooks on Orlando. Follow her on Twitter @zengrrl. Her blog, CitySurfing Orlando has covered Orlando and the theme parks since 2010. Her favorite rides at the Disney parks are Star Tours, Big Thunder Mountain, and Indiana Jones Adventure, and she may have cried tears of joy when she first saw the Millenium Falcon at Galaxy's Edge. She collects anything to do with Star Wars original trilogy (she saw 1977's "A New Hope" on opening weekend), Snow White, Grumpy, Tinkerbell, and Stitch.
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios, and to celebrate, Disney+ will begin debuting a collection of 28 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios classic shorts starting on Friday, July 7, 2023. About the Films Ranging from iconic films to… Read More »Disney+ to Debut 28 Newly Restored Walt Disney Animation Studios Classic Shorts Starting July 7
The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) has announced that Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy will be stepping down from her role, and taking a family medical leave of absence. TWDC says McCarthy will continue as a strategic advisor to the company… Read More »Christine McCarthy Steps Down as Disney CFO; Kevin Lansberry to Be Interim CFO
Not only has Walt Disney World released dates for the 2023 “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party,” but they’ve also revealed an entirely new holiday event called “Disney Jollywood Nights” is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. About Disney Jollywood Nights “Disney Jollywood Nights” is a new,… Read More »New Holiday Event ‘Disney Jollywood Nights’ Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World
As part of Disney Parks’ “Halfway to the Holidays” promotion this week, the dates have been revealed for “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” 2023. The Dates This holly jolly event returns to delight guests on 25 select nights from November 9 through December 22, 2023… Read More »‘Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party’ 2023 Dates Announced for Walt Disney World
Disney Branded Television has greenlit a new animated series for preschoolers, “Disney Junior’s Ariel,” inspired by the story of “The Little Mermaid.” The Details The new series follows a young Ariel, and features some fan-favorite characters, including King Triton, Ursula, Sebastian, and Flounder, as well… Read More »‘Disney Junior’s Ariel’ Animated Series Coming to Disney TV in 2024
Disney Cruise Line has announced brand-new entertainment coming to Very Merrytime cruises in 2023, along with 2024 fall itineraries, so if you’re planning a Disney cruise, here are the details you’ll want to know. 2023 Very Merrytime Cruises There’s nothing like the holidays with Disney,… Read More »Disney Cruise Line Announces Very Merrytime Cruises in 2023 Plus 2024 Fall Itineraries
Disney has shaken up nearly its entire upcoming movie release date calendar after this year, shuffling many titles including Marvel and Avatar films, along with adding new movies to the slate. Some of these changes are a result of production delays and the ongoing WGA… Read More »Disney Announces Movie Release Date Changes Including Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar
John Romita Sr., the legendary comic book artist who co-created major Marvel characters such as Wolverine, the Punisher, and Mary Jane Watson, along with helping to shape Spider-Man, has passed away. He was 93. His Early Years Romita was born January 24, 1930, in Brooklyn,… Read More »Legendary Marvel Artist John Romita Sr. Passes at 93